Investment in Africa

Thirty years ago, global trade was all about an emerging China. Then it was India, and now it’s all about Africa.

Nearly a third of the world’s mineral resources are in Africa and foreign investment has been intense in the last decade as Africa’s GDP growth rate has doubled.

And while there are concerns about corruption and the real benefits to the local population, there are claims that the rapid uptake of internet and mobile services is a game changer in delivering better transparency and productivity.